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| Breaking the Rules with Chef Rossi | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:41:44 | |
Despite facing significant discrimination in the male-dominated culinary industry, Chef Rossi transformed her rebellious upbringing and passion for food into a successful career as a pioneering chef and author. Her journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and living authentically. Chef Rossi is the catering director, owner and executive chef of the Raging Skillet, a cutting edge catering company known for breaking any and all rules. She has earned a reputation as the one to call when it's time to do something different. Rossi, who credits America as her hometown, grew up in a camper wedged on the top of a Ford pickup truck, and had visited most of the United States by the time she was 10. She has a wacky sense of humor, loves international food fusions that reflect her Hungarian Yiddish background, and her love of all things. Rossi has been published in outlets including the Daily News, New York Post, Time Out New York, and McSweeney's to name a few. She has been the food writer of the Eat Me column for Bus Magazine since 1998. Hosting her own hit radio show on WOMR and WFMR in Cape Cod, now in its 19th season, Rossi has been featured on the Food Network, NPR and has been a popular blogger for Huffington Post. Her first memoir, The Raging Skillet, The True Life Story of Chef Rossi, was published by the Feminist Press to rave reviews. It was adapted for the stage, and has been a smash hit touring the country. In addition to the memoir, Rossi has written two full length plays, a number of one act comedies, and a one woman stage adaptation of Queen of the Jews. Her new memoir, the Punk Rock Queen of the Jews was released this spring.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 02:54 Rossi's Rebellious Beginnings 06:17 The Birth of a Chef 13:18 Challenges of Being a Female Chef 19:20 Standing Up to Discrimination 23:21 Starting a Zen Kitchen 28:19 The Essence of Kosher Food 33:30 Living in a Hasidic Community 37:02 Parental Perceptions and Success
Quotes “I do love a chance to hang out with other bad ass babes.” “I think I might've started rebelling from birth.” “Food equals love.” “Once you use the F bomb and the S bomb and the MF bombs.”
Mentioned: IG: @ChefRossiNYC Fb: Chef Rossi NY
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| Resistance Training for Women with Kim Rahir | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:33:59 | |
Diagnosed with MS 10 years ago, Kim Rahir defied her doctor's advice, choosing instead to take control of her health and become a beacon of strength and vitality. Kim is a 60 year old mother of three and this year became the European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women, with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. And today, she helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining their muscles. while ditching the diet culture conditioning, to actually eat and nourish and flourish.
What You Will Hear in This Episode:
5:00 Kim's Early Life and MS Diagnosis 8:00 The Struggle with Guillain Barré Syndrome and coping with MS 15:00 Discovering Weightlifting 21:00 Competing in Olympic Weightlifting 30:00 CrossFit's Influence on Weightlifting 35:00 Life-Changing Hospital Stay 40:00 Challenges Midlife Women Face 48:00 Functional Training and Movement and common health mistakes
Quotes "I wanted to get so strong, physically strong, as strong as I could get." "We need to fight for our right to move." "Every step I take, I know that’s not a given. When you’ve lost it once, you know it’s not a given and you enjoy it." "Our environment is built for us to be still, so we have to fight for the opportunity to move."
Mentioned: IG:: @KimRahir X: @KimRahir
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| Your Emotional Hot Spots with Teresa Vozza | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:34:49 | |
As a senior leader in a fortune 500 company, it took Teresa Vozza 3 different episodes of being wheeled out of a meeting to realize something was wrong. Diagnosed with burnout, these life changing events led her to her mission to address the source of her own trauma and also to help others deal with their burnout. Teresa is an award-winning leadership expert, a keynote speaker, writer, and the former Chief Human Resources Officer for a Fortune 500 company. She is on a mission to help executive professionals eradicate burnout and transform their leadership. Teresa’s thought leadership can be found in many top 2% podcasts such as Wickedly Smart Women and Leaders of Transformation, along with leading magazines like Fast Company, Collective World and Women of Influence.
What You Will Hear in This Episode:
1:40 Tereza’s story 8:38 Changing internal and self limiting beliefs 13:02 Identifying burnout, signs and characteristics in women and men 21:09 Tools and practices to recognize and address symptoms of burnout 28:46 Meditating, stress and finding joy
Quotes “Investment dollars for venture capital will go to males much more than it will go to a female.” “So much of my healing came from understanding that I felt under threat from men; certain men who were very dominating in stature or voice.” “What joy does to your body is better than any kind of prescription you're going to take.” Mentioned:
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| Tripping with Jeannie Ralston | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:34:02 | |
Launching a digital magazine for women over 45, Jeannie Ralston began building a community that has blossomed into much more than a good read. An experienced traveler and planner, Jeannie is the co-founder and CEO of Next Tribe, the digital magazine that has recently morphed into a travel company devoted to smart, engaged women over 45. She homeschooled her children while traveling the world. As a magazine writer, her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including National Geographic, the New York Times, Life Magazine, Travel and Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Parenting, and Allure. Jeannie is the author of The Unlikely Lavender Queen, A Memoir of Unexpected Blossoming, and the e-book, The Mother of All Field Trips, Homeschooling Two Kids in 14 Countries.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:02 Jeanne’s story and shifting focus 9:37 Business and personal challenges faced while changing focus 14:28 What Jeannie has learned about herself 19:28 Discoveries and surprises about women in the 45 plus demographic 26:24 2024 destinations
Quotes "I want to get people behind the tourist facade into the real life of women in those destinations.” “On a trip, my job is to make sure people have fun. If it's not fun, don't do it. “
Mentioned: Nextribe.com
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| Triumph From Trauma with Alreen Haeggquist | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:31:42 | |
Growing up in a home where she had to withstand physical, mental, verbal, emotional and sexual abuse, Alreen Haeggquist was desperate to escape her reality. After failed suicide attempts, Alreen’s journey took a turn when she realized going to college would give her the opportunity to escape the abusive environment. Through therapy and a lot of intentional work to overcome Alreen turned her traumatic past into a mission to help other women stand up for themselves and own their power. Alreen has a fervent passion to advocate for women who suffer from sexual abuse, harassment or discrimination. As a lawyer with 21 years of experience, she has recovered millions of dollars for clients in cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. In addition, Irene has an unwavering commitment to not allow wealth, power, influence or status to exempt anyone from the rules of society.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:23 Alreen’s Personal Journey 8:38 Lessons learned 12:04 Challenges faced while transitioning from victim to advocate 16:00 Gender impact in the courtroom and the Me Too Movement 19:58 Advice on helping women speak out and working through trauma Quotes “When you’ve been abused, when you’ve experienced trauma, t doesn’t just leave you because you’ve left it.” “If I change my beliefs, I can change the entire experience I'm having about them.” “When more women can see that they are not alone, and if they talk about it, it's actually going to help them. By keeping it inside, the only person you're hurting is yourself. Speaking out, the only person you are helping is not only yourself, but others around you to give them the courage to stand up and say something.” “Even if you don't want to take action, at least know what actions you can take.” . Mentioned: Joe Dispenza
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| Fierce Litigator with Kristen Gibbons Feden | 28 May 2024 | 00:40:01 | |
Kristen Gibbons Feden has always had a knack for the art of argument. After earning a bachelors in neuroscience, she redirected her focus from medicine to law. Kristen’s passion for fighting for victims of sexual abuse was ignited after working in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Family Violence unit where the stories of young girls who had survived horrific violence inspired Kristen to become the powerful voice piece she is today for those who have been silenced. A celebrated trial attorney and legal expert, known as the female litigator who stared down Bill Cosby, Kristen joined Anapol Weiss as a shareholder in March 2024. In addition to being internationally recognized as a fierce and relentless litigator in the MeToo movement and for her world renowned closing argument in the Bill Cosby trial, Kristen is known for many eight figure verdicts that she's won. Between 2023 and 2024 alone, there was a $10. 5 million verdict against the survivors of singer and entertainer R. Kelly, and a $22 million verdict for a sexual abuse survivor of a renowned, pediatrician in New York. She's had many, many successes beyond the courtroom as well. Kristen serves as a powerful voice for survivors nationwide and is frequently sought after for expert commentary on high profile matters by attorneys and various international and national media outlets. media outlets, including MSNBC, NBC, CNN, CBS, ABC, Fox, NPR, and BBC.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:28 Kristen’s personal journey 6:48 Challenges faced along the way, overcoming biases 11:30 Lessons learned 15:41 Pillars of Kristen’s success 20:34 Bill Cosby trial 27:55 Overturned verdicts, Cosby, Weinstein and and the MeToo movement
Quotes “Transparency is really the pillar of integrity. “ “I speak to people for a living. I speak to them and I become the voice piece of those who have been silenced. “ “Speaking from the heart, trusting your gut, you make the right decisions.” “I'm going to teach my future generations, my kids, my nieces, my nephews, whoever I'm mentoring to treat human beings as human beings, and that requires a level of dignity to individuals. And once we begin to learn to do that, then violence, I hope, will begin to be eradicated.”
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| From Betrayal to Reinvention with Jillian Romero Chaves | 14 May 2024 | 00:39:55 | |
Jillian Ramirez Chaves’s life took an unexpected turn when she faced the painful discovery of infidelity by her soon to be fiance. This life altering experience shattered her self-confidence and left her questioning her ability to make healthy relationship choices. Refusing to let this define her, she embarked on a profound journey of healing, discovery, and personal growth. Jillian is a dynamic visionary who has pioneered transformative changes in the dating and relationship health landscape as the founder and CEO of Clara. For daters, she leads a revolution that empowers individuals to make informed purposeful choices in their dating lives. Her journey from a successful career in the male dominated automotive industry to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur in the tech world is a testament to her resilience and passion. As a female minority founder and CEO, Jillian embodies the spirit of resilience and innovation. She is a staunch advocate for mental wellness in the context of dating, a subject often overlooked but of paramount importance in today's society. Her mission is to guide individuals in embracing intentional dating thereby enhancing their overall wellbeing.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:30 - Jillian’s Personal Journey 10:20 - Bouncing back & finding your mission 20:45 - Jillian’s dating app, Clara for Daters 28:09 - Challenges for women in dating
Quotes “I had to figure out how to learn from my mistakes and not let them happen again on an expedited level.” “We have all these ways to meet people, dating apps, social media, yet we're still facing a loneliness epidemic because we're not actually converting them into social connections.” “When it doesn’t work out that means that you learn something and you’re going to keep going.” “Being hopeful is not a bad thing, but we have to be smart and hopeful” . Mentioned:
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| Navigating the Patriarchy with Dr. Joshua Klapow | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:39:09 | |
As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Joshua Klapow recognized a pattern of professional women attempting to navigate a workplace culture that was never set up for them to succeed. Inspired to affect change, Dr. Klapow re-focused his career and is making an impact in that culture through performance coaching. Dr. Klapow is a clinical psychologist, behavioral scientist, and performance coach who helps women in leadership positions leverage their unique style and build influence to successfully navigate the male dominated culture in which they work. Josh is a Phi Beta Kappa alumnus of University of California, L.A. with a Ph. D. in clinical psychology from UCLA San Diego. He's authored over 100 scientific publications and is the author of Living Smart:Lifestyle Change Made Simple. He's also the co-founder of Chip Rewards, a privately held company with proprietary software that delivers incentive offers to influence population health behaviors. The success of this venture led him to be one of the top entrepreneurs 2020 by Yahoo Business. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:53 Dr. Klapow’s journey into performance coaching 5:47 Gender biases in corporate culture 10:09 Where the culture stands now, 18:51 Authenticity and humanity 23:18 Toxicity, insecurity and balance 33:23 The benefits of working with a male coach Quotes “ As a clinical psychologist, I can't unsee what I'm trained to see.” “It's a no win situation because we're asking you to be “more like men”, but when you are, that scene is threatening.” “I see a lot of women that I work with who absolutely get lost because they are literally forced to play all of these different roles, many of which are not true to their own persona.” “We all have these different personas that are who we are.” “ There are a lot of scared men, this is part of the problem, who are in leadership positions who have no clue how to be. They have all the power in the world in that organization, and they don't know how to leverage it in a supportive way because they're insecure.” “Look for the healthy psychology or psychological adjustment in the person. Not necessarily the gender.” . Mentioned:
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| Love of Money with Judy Wilkins Smith | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:34:07 | |
Sparked by the tragic loss of her father, Judy Wilkins Smith set out on an unexpected journey as a writer that developed into much more. Judy is a highly regarded Family Patterns, Systemic Work, constellations expert, transformational coach, motivational speaker, and author who is passionate about individual growth, visionary leadership, and positive, accelerated, global change. The Founder of System Dynamics for Individuals and organizations, she has 18 years of expertise assisting high-performance individuals, Fortune 500 executives (Chevron, JP Morgan, Kellogg's, ExxonMobil), and legacy families end limiting cycles and create lasting breakthroughs and transitions into peak performance. She is a regular guest on TV news and entertainment shows and is the author of Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint: A Powerful Guide to Transformation Through Disentangling Multigenerational Patterns.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:55 Judy’s personal story 5:20 Constellation work defined 12:26 What we can learn about money from our generational DNA. 15:33 Our relationship with money 19:49 Gender and money 26:55 Common blocks regarding our relationship with money
Quotes ”Money is not a commodity, it is a relationship, and the way you show up for money is the way it will show up for you.” “It’s really creating the environment to have a healthy relationship with money that opens up the ability for money to flow to you.” “You've gotta invest in money, if you want money to invest in you.” “When you start to realize that you are valuable and you can add value and you have something to give and you offer it, the money will flow.” “You are as valuable as you think you are.”
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| Aligning Your Talent with Jennifer Ritvo Hughes | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:28:07 | |
A life long lover of music, Jennifer Ritvo Hughes found her calling as a college student sitting in the back of a concert hall. A musician herself, Jennifer was passionate about integrating her business savvy and love of music into a successful career supporting the arts. Jennifer is CEO of American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra overseeing their daily operations, fundraising efforts, community engagement, and promotion of the globally renowned Israel Philharmonic in the United States. Jennifer received a master's degree in musicology from Brandeis University and has led a variety of performing arts organizations and initiatives, including Boston Bass Chorus. Cantata Singers and Wellesley College's first ever Arts at Wellesley initiative.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:18 Jennifer’s personal story 6:31 Greatest challenges 10:19 Lesson learned and work life balance 14:32 Challenges relative to gender and age 20:05 Confidence and courage as a young executive director 23:28 The role of the arts in cultural change
Quotes ”I really love bringing creativity to the business side of things as much as the artistic side of things. And I think that when you are challenging yourself to be as creative as your counterparts on stage. That's when magic happens.” “Your strengths can also be your weaknesses if they're on overdrive.” “I don't think music is a universal language, but I think that music can communicate universally. I think that music has that power to create a shared experience, a shared emotional response beyond language and to me, that is the essence of our shared humanity.”
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| The Love of Story with Lydia Sherrer | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:40:57 | |
Raised with a lot of personal agency, Lydia Sherrer learned the value of hard work and personal responsibility from observing how her entrepreneurial father ran his business. Lydia is the award-winning and USA today bestselling author of Love, Lies and Hocus Pocus Universe of Books, which has sold over half a million copies worldwide. Most recently, she published her Gamelit series, Trans Dimensional Hunter, with New York Times bestselling author, John Ringo, and has written stories for several Black Tide Rising anthologies. Lydia Co-owns Chenoweth Press with her husband David Cher, and together they publish their own books and games to a growing audience of science fiction and fantasy fans.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:40 Lydia’s personal journey 7:40 Choosing writing as a career 24:70 Advice for women interested in writing as a career 31:05 Self publishing
Quotes “We as humans have incredible powers to over come things….if we just believe we can.” ”It’s really important to understand your personality, your working strengths, your weaknesses, where your passions lie, and where your abilities lie.” “Moderating expectations and having realistic expectations is very important in the publishing industry, and it is possible to get realistic expectations, but you have to be willing to reach out, to make relationships, and to ask bold questions with the knowledge that when people say no, it's not personal.”
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| Fierce advocate for women 50+ with Michela Di Carlo | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:32:23 | |
Annoyed by the lack of representation and the way society media portrayed middle aged women, Michela Di Carlo decided to do something about it. She embarked on a journey and launched an online magazine to help empower women over 50 and reframe midlife as a colorful journey. Michela is a seasoned, bilingual lifestyle journalist (Italian/English) with a Masters in Communication Sciences from the University of Rome. Living between Manchester and The Eternal City, former feature writer for the most influential Italian National newspaper “La Repubblica”, regular contributor for ANSA, the italian major news agency, she is the founder and chief editor of CrunchyTales.com, the popular first solely illustrated online magazine for sassy, badass women over 50. Focusing her work on inspirational content to empower women feeling stuck in the second act of their life and highlighting the bright side of growing older, Michela is also the creator and producer of the first pro-age live radio show format called “The Beauty of Aging”. She also has curated and chaired several talk-shows around the UK promoting a refreshing approach to aging, partnering with several charities and players including Chester University, StoryHouse and the Open University. Currently holding the role of Adjunct Professor in Food Design at The University of Tor Vergata in Rome, she believes mature students are the best and she continues to be a fierce Late Bloomers advocate determined to change the narrative on aging while promoting the benefits of lifelong learning.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:57 Michela’s personal story 6:23 Biggest challenges in launching her magazine, Crunchy Tales 10:57 Things Michela learned about women over 50 15:01 Crunchy Tales format, illustrations and popular articles 22:10 Gendered ageism in UK vs Italy 30:56 Writing Crunchy Tales in english
Quotes “I think that midlife is a time of reawakening, it’s a time when you finally pursue what you always dreamt about.” “We wanted to show that midlife is anything but a gray, dull time of life, so we encourage women to develop a new path maybe a more authentic path.”
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| Supporting New Moms with Barbara Palmer | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:39:59 | |
Barbara Palmer left law school to pursue a career in entertainment marketing and ended up discovering her passion for mentoring women. Barbara Palmer is a workplace leadership coach and founder of Broad Perspective Consulting and Your Fourth Trimester, a unique program designed to provide one on one support for parents who are returning to the workplace after welcoming a child. Barbara specializes in coaching employees through transitional moments in their careers, such as becoming parents, navigating a conflict in the workplace, or leading a team for the first time. Barbara also has a mission to ensure that more women stay in the workforce, and ultimately we reach the C suite. As a certified facilitator of the Fair Play Method, She has a sharp point of view on gender roles and can help employees navigate more equitable divisions of labor Leading to more fulfilling careers and higher retention
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 01:38 Barbara's Journey: From Law School to Leadership Coaching 06:44 Challenges and Triumphs: Navigating the Corporate World 09:59 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception 12:06 Supporting New Parents: The Fourth Trimester Program 17:53 Setting Boundaries and Managing Guilt 21:20 Balancing Work and Family 27:27 The Importance of Support Systems 32:27 Corporate Policies for New Parents 37:49 Final Thoughts and Resources
Quotes “I think the first badass moment that I can recall was when I walked out of law school two and a half years in” “I'm not one to live with regrets. I'm more one to live with lessons.” “We have to stop using the word should.” . Mentioned: broadperspectiveconsulting.com
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| Discovering Your True Story with Suzette Mullen | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:36:00 | |
At 50 Suzette Mullen couldn’t shake the feeling that, despite her successful professional and family life, there was something missing. Focusing on her passion for writing, Suzette began working on a memoir that led her through a personal journey and discovery of her true authentic self. Suzette Mullen (she/her) is a memoir and nonfiction book coach, retreat leader, and the author of the new memoir The Only Way Through Is Out, published by the University of Wisconsin Press. Her essays have appeared in the New York Times, today.com, among other outlets. As a book coach, Suzette focuses on amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ writers as she guides them to find their deeper stories and define their big ideas. A graduate of Harvard Law School and Wellesley College, and the mother of two sons, Suzette made a big leap professionally and personally at midlife and now lives in Pennsylvania with her wife and their rescue pup.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:41 Suzette’s personal story 5:44 Writing and self discovery 10:54 Alignment and authenticity 16:07 Overcoming fear and self doubt 25:30 How Suzette helps her clients dig and find their deeper story and the results
Quotes “The only way through is out.” “When you're out of alignment in one part of your life, it impacts every other part of your life. And then when you are in alignment and when you're living authentically in one part of your life, it impacts. The rest of your life.” “I wasn't willing to go to my grave without knowing who I was fully.”
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| The Power of Sharing Your Story with Molly Sider | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:34:19 | |
As Molly Sider approached her 40s panic set in. Unsure of her life decisions and what lay ahead she chose to focus on what interested her and began the long, brave and arduous work of discovering herself, her purpose and her joy by sharing her story and encouraging others to do the same. Molly is a midlife change coach and the creator and host of the podcast “I Am This Age,” proving you’re never too old to make a significant change. When Molly turned 40, she needed proof that she wasn’t too late or too old to find her “extraordinary” career, love, friendships – she sought meaning in all of it and found her life purpose in the process. Now an ICF-accredited CPC, motivational speaker, and podcast host, Molly coaches people in midlife, turning their “crisis” into meaningful change and helping them to write their next life chapter with clarity and confidence.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:50 Molly’s personal story 5:21 Storytelling 10:53 Courage 15:33 Lessons learned about people in midlife 25:33 Midlife crisis in men vs women and doing the work to overcome it
Quotes ”We're very unique in the details of our stories. We're not so unique in the thoughts, feelings, and emotions in our stories,” “If you're grounded and you're focused, you know who you are and you're in a much more empowered position to take on new challenges and be your authentic self.” “It's scary to change because you gotta let go of a lot of things that maybe you're scared to let go of, but it's so important.”
Mentioned: @mollyatthisage
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| Funnel Your Passion with Eileen Maus | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:36:20 | |
Eileen Maus manifested an incredible career by finding her passion, recognizing her strengths, trusting the process, working hard and honoring the journey. CEO of Axena Health, Eileen brings 20 years as a healthcare industry sales and marketing executive with strategic planning experience to her role as Chief Executive Officer with Axena Health. Eileen entered the women’s healthcare space during her 12 years with Cytyc Corporation, where she was a key contributor to Cytyc’s growth from $8 million to over $700 million, holding leadership roles from sales management to Vice President, Commercial Operations of the Surgical Division. Specifically, Eileen built and managed sales forces for five new product launches, including the ThinPrep® Pap Test, ThinPrep® Imaging System, FirstCyte Breast Test, NovaSure Endometrial Ablation, and Mammosite Targeted Radiation Treatment. In addition, Eileen spearheaded the integration and commercialization of Cytyc’s surgical division. Prior to Axena Health, Eileen served as CEO of Renovia, Inc. the medical device company who developed and first commercialized the Leva® Pelvic Health System, and as Chief Commercial Officer of Constitutional Medical Investors, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus. In addition to participating in the diligence of diagnostic companies for potential acquisition, she developed the commercial plan for a disruptive technology in the hematology space that was acquired by Roche Diagnostic. Eileen is a graduate of LaSalle University, with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Communications. Eileen’s favorite quote is: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Meade
What You Will Hear in This Episode 2:37 Eileen’s personal story 12:15 Major challenges Eileen has had to face. Balancing motherhood 18:08 Attributes of a woman led company and Eileen's philosophy as a CEO 28:11 Setting expectations and setting limits/boundaries
Quotes “The journey is what it’s about, it’s not about reaching the pinnacle of the mountain because as soon as you do that, you want the journey back again.” “Put yourself out there, give yourself a chance. It's okay to fail. That's how we learn, and then just get right back up.” “Don’t be afraid of feedback, welcome it.”
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| Overcoming Chronic Illness with Momoko Uno | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:41:43 | |
Watching her mother struggle with chronic illness Momoko Uno knew by the age of 14 that she wanted to have a career in medicine. Momoko has overcome trauma and adversity to become a doctor of integrative medicine, entrepreneur and author. She grew up in Australia and obtained a medical degree in internal medicine, integrating pharmaceuticals and Chinese herbal medicine. She has a masters in psychology with a certification in Consciousness Health and Healing, and is also a certified functional medicine practitioner and licensed acupuncturist. Momoko came to the United States 25 years ago with borrowed money, two suitcases and her dreams. She served as the department chair of clinical studies at Pacific College of Health Sciences and taught various classes there as well as at Touro College in 2009. She founded Omni Wellness, a multidisciplinary wellness center in New York City, where she also maintains her private practice. She holds a particular interest in trauma and its effect on the body and mind and how it plays a role in chronic illnesses. The majority of her patients have exhausted conventional medicine and turn to alternative medicine to treat complicated conditions. Momoko published her first book in 2023, which is a memoir about losing her mother during solitary confinement and how she overcame the traumatic loss. Her stories are ultimately all about healing the mind and spirit while overcoming adversity.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:15 Momoko’s personal story 8:39 Biggest challenges 13:36 The effects of on chronic illness and Momoko’s approach 20:57 What conventional medicine misses about trauma and chronic disease 24:15 Signs of poor stress management and proactive solutions 28:20 Gender and chronic illness
Quotes “it's never a real mistake if you actually learn something from it. “ “I try to get the release to come out from different levels, and that's when I find it the most effective because if you just get it physically and you don't get the change on an emotional or mental level, it usually just comes back. “ “Chinese medicine is supposed to be about preventative health, so that means that you're supposed to be going to see a practitioner before there's any symptoms at all. That's Chinese medicine. You go when you're feeling good, “
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| Social Impact Trailblazer Emily Kane Miller | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:39:08 | |
Emily Kane Miller was deeply influenced by the resilience of her grandparents, two of whom were holocaust survivors. She has dedicated her career to transforming the social impact and philanthropic paradigm. She's a social impact trailblazer who's built a 20 year career at the intersection of government, non profit, business, and philanthropy. As the founder and CEO of Ethos Giving, a social impact consultancy, Emily is behind some of the most innovative social impact programs for a range of companies, from professional sports teams, to founder-led startups, to fortune 500 companies. She also founded Ethos Tracking, a 100 percent bootstrap, female led, social impact management platform that allows clients to measure and manage their social impact efforts all in one place. Launched just last year, the platform already has a range of very dynamic, socially conscious companies on the tool. Prior to founding this company, Emily served as vice president of philanthropy and community affairs at the wonderful company where she led the organization's award winning philanthropic efforts. Emily lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 3:00 Emily’s personal story 5:21 The path of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility 9:24 Starting her own firm and the challenges 14:35 What motivates and generates Emily’s clients 22:18 Example design of a community engagement program 26:56 Social media and promotion 30:50 Measuring social impact efforts 35:55 What Emily has learned about herself through the process of starting her business
Quotes “This idea of sharing what you have isn't new. But I do think in the 21st century, we've seen just a total reformation of what generosity can do and can mean.” “What are we doing here, not how did we get here?” “I heard so many times in my career, “Well, we wish we could make a difference, but it's so hard to measure or it's so hard to know where to start.” It was just a throwaway excuse and I wanted, frankly, to take the excuse out of the room.”
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| Street Smarts with Joy Farrow and Laura Frombach | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:40:12 | |
Although both Laura Frombach and Joy Farrow lived completely different experiences, their similarities working in male dominated fields and their desire to help women compelled them to work together to write a book for women and their safety. Laura Frombach was introduced to technology in the United States Army, working on Pershing nuclear missiles. She spent most of her career as a technologist and engineer with IBM, Hewlett Packard, FedEx, Coca Cola Enterprises, Lenovo, and others. A turning point in Laura's life was the aha moment when she correlated her mother's mental illness to domestic violence. She advocates for local domestic violence shelters. She's a TEDx speaker and speaks on women's safety. And Joy Farrow is a retired deputy sheriff with 28 years of experience. She worked road patrol in Pompano Beach, Florida and faced every situation imaginable. After the 911 tragedy, Joy transferred to the Fort Lauderdale Holiday International Airport with Broward's Sheriff's Office to focus on safety of air traveling. In 2017, Joy assisted in the aftermath of the mass shooting at the airport. She's received numerous letters of recommendations and several lifestyle life saving awards. Joy is also a TEDx speaker. She speaks on women's safety. Joy and Laura wrote Street Smart Safety for Women, which came out in October, in an effort to help women learn how to defend themselves, give them the tools to continue pursuing their interests and upkeep their physical and mental well being. It includes modern strategies for women to develop safety intuition, practice defensive living by trying to be persuasion proof, incorporating daily safety practices, tech vigilance, and learning about victim recovery.
What You Will Hear in This Episode:
3:47 Laura and Joy’s personal journeys 11:08 Being professionals in a male dominated field 13:09 Street Smart, Safety for Women inspiration and advice from Laura and Joy’s book 16:10 Dating apps and dating 27:00 Traveling alone 34:01 Disengaging in conversation and social conditioning as women
Quotes “violence isn't normal and it's not okay. No matter Who you are.” “The anonymity of the internet. is a playground for predators. “ “Predators take advantage of that with women, they know that we are brought up to be nice, that we're brought up to be pleasant, that we're brought up to be polite and they take advantage of it.”
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| Overcoming Migraines with Debbie Waidl | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:32:27 | |
Unaccepting of the fate of having to live life with migraines as her mother and grandmother had, Debbie Waidl made it her mission to seek out the root cause, conquer her migraines and lower the percentage of women that suffer from migraines worldwide to zero. Debbie’s passion stems from her past experience with daily migraines and her desire to ensure no one has to live through years of endless pain as she did. Debbie is a migraine specialist certified through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Institute for Functional Health Coaching. She's founder of In The Balance Health Coaching and the Freedom From Migraines Method, and she's a proud mom of two amazing kids and a little havanese, a wife of 30 years and a lover of learning. Debbie helps busy moms dealing with migraines, uncover what's holding them back from migraine freedom so they can live their life pain and symptom free. Spend time they want with their family and friends, and stop missing out on the things they enjoy.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:33 Debbie’s personal story 4:10 Migraines: root cause, care and management 11:38 Changing lifestyle and habits successfully 14:59 Hormones, genders, age, genetics and triggers 21:59 How Debbie’s passion for curing migraines changed her life
Quotes “When, when it comes to reducing chronic inflammation, it is a lifestyle change.” “if we don't take responsibility for ourselves and our actions, then there's only so much that can be done to make us healthy.
Mentioned: Facebook The Womens Freedom Migraine Group
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| Let Your Passion Lead the Way with Sherri Nourse | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:37:12 | |
Sherri Nourse is a successful woman entrepreneur who at the top of her game followed her passion, tapped into her creative energy and is making a difference in the lives of many women. Sherri's background is in social media. Her digital agency is Ambition Media but in 2022 Sherri started a new venture, Audrey Nicole Diamonds, which makes fabulous custom engagement rings and jewelry from ethically sourced and lab-grown diamonds, Sherri designs personalized pieces for you online or in person and as a woman-owned business, she empowers and collaborates with nonprofits and donates a portion of her profits from every purchase to women who've been through trauma. Whether that be emotional, physical, sexual or sex trafficking she wants to help them get back on their feet and get their lives back.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:32 Sherri’s personal story 4:35 Helping women who have gone through trauma 8:28 Lab grown diamonds and ethically mined diamonds 18:19 Starting the business and its challenges 22:16 Lessons learned and finding motivation to keep going 28:05 Things Sherri wish she knew beforehand and advice for starting a business
Quotes “I always wanna do anything to empower women.” “You can always make it in a crowded market. You just have to be unique and different.” “As women, we can always reinvent ourselves. We can always get out there and make something happen.”
Mentioned: @audreynicoldediamonds
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| Processing Your Trauma with Amy Hoyt | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:36:42 | |
After going through the process of healing from a traumatic experience that significantly affected the first two decades of her life, Dr. Amy Hoyt dove into trauma research and found a calling in helping others recover from their trauma. According to Dr. Hoyt, it's important to look inside yourself and see if you have old wounds that are creating subconscious patterns and thoughts that are keeping you small. Toxic stress and trauma can cause autonomic responses to the world, business, and others that keep us playing small. When we heal our wounds, we're able to create new neural wiring and start to think and act differently. Dr. Hoyt is certified in traumatic stress studies by the Trauma Research Foundation. She's been working in the field of trauma for 10 years as a researcher of mass trauma, genocide, and apartheid, and individual trauma. She's an author, podcaster, and speaker, and is passionate about helping others learn to break free from the chains of past trauma using research and science. And, she lives in the Ozarks with her husband and five children.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:42 Amy’s personal story 6:55 Traumatic event symptoms and responses 8:00 Effective trauma therapies 16:19 Women and trauma. Forgiveness and reconciliation 23:54 Individual trauma vs group trauma 29:09 True forgiveness
Quotes “When we have a traumatic event, our language center shuts down. It's called Broca's area. And a lot of times memories are kind of hidden away from us. And so what happens is the mind doesn't consciously remember but the body does.” “Forgiveness is actually a conscious decision that we make.”
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| Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kim Imas | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:34:28 | |
Discovering that her chosen career in engineering was not for her, Kim Imas took a leap of faith and dramatically changed the direction of her career to pursue something that brought her joy, came naturally and she always loved. Kim received degrees in engineering and urban planning before deciding to pursue a career as a writer. Her pieces appeared in the likes of Boston Magazine, in the Boston Globe magazine. Before she transitioned to long form fiction, her first novel, which was a romance novel, was initially published under a pen name and earned praise from Publishers Weekly for its smooth prose and witty dialogue. A former Oregonian, she now lives with her family outside New York and tries to accomplish in her writing what Dolly Parton does in the song Nine to Five, delivering stories of women's struggles in a way that is too damn delightful to ignore.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:30 Kim’s personal story 7:31 Getting into writing. The Aha moment 16:03 Lessons learned and being neurodivergent 23:16 Kim’s upcoming novel Beast Mom and dealing with anger 27:45 Approaching difficult subjects with wit 32:54 Advice for women looking to make a similar career move
Quotes “I did not have a sense that it was something I could immediately turn into a career or even turn into a career at all but I knew that it was good for my soul.” “Many of us have great difficulty expressing our anger.”
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| Wisdom is Beautiful With Alexis Eizinas | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:32:40 | |
Starting as a model in the 1990s, Alexis Eizinas transitioned to a two-decade career in beauty retail design. Inspired by her mother's example, she embraced her silvering hair but struggled to find suitable products. During COVID-19, she realized the market gap and, in 2023, founded Silvering, the first North American beauty brand to provide cosmetics and hair care uniquely designed to amplify and never hide the true beauty of naturally silvering hair. Leveraging over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry and her experience trying to find products that worked with her own silvering hair, Alexis created a truly innovative and contemporary product line for the modern woman who has embraced her grays. She launched Silvering in 2023. The company's tagline, Wisdom Is Beautiful, speaks volumes about Alexis's mission to change the way all women perceive silvering hair, to see it as a powerful, beautiful, outward expression of growing up.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 03:08 Alexis’s Personal Journey 04:17 Returning to Canada and Further Career 06:00 Founding of Silvering 08:21 Online Influence and COVID impact 19:15 Changing Perceptions of Silvering Hair 26:25 Wisdom is Beautiful 28:43 Visibility and Confidence for Aging Women 33:17 Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Quotes “I've always been in beauty, and I think really all women are in beauty in some way or another because our identity is naturally wrapped up in appearances.” “The trick to finding your beauty is really in amplifying those features that make you, you.” “We want them to see it as a sign of wisdom.” “A man can walk around with a little bit of silver in his hair. It's considered sophisticated and he's a seasoned professional.”
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| Inspire Action with Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:37:11 | |
Born into a family of strong women, Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode defied societal norms by pursuing her education. Motivated by her observance of the difference between formally educated and uneducated women in Nigeria, Aisha felt compelled to fight for change. Aisha is a development specialist, international non-governmental organization (NGO) expert, and human rights activist specializing in women’s and girls’ initiatives. She is the founder and CEO of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF), a non-governmental organization that promotes good governance and is dedicated to engendering socio-economic change on the African continent. As co-founder of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG), an activist group formed in the aftermath of the abduction of 276 girls from their school premises in the Chibok village of Borno State, and the author of Stolen Daughters of Chibok, Aisha is committed to societal change and making sure all of the girls are returned home and not forgotten.
What You Will Hear in This Episode:
1:50 Aisha’s personal story 6:40 Boko Haram Chinbok schoolgirls kidnappings 9:00 Activism for women's rights, gender issues and education 14:00 The impact of Boko Haram on women and girls 22:10 Reconstructing communities and building trust 28:22 Aisha’s book, “Stolen Daughters of Chibok”
Quotes “I come from a family of women who are very clear about what they want and so you can imagine if you then juxtapose that with an education I think activism probably runs in our blood.” “In some communities 70% of the children have never seen the inside walls of a formal classroom. “ “My argument also is that for every child that you put back in school, that's a whole generation of that child's family that is going to benefit.”
Mentioned: Murtala Muhammed Foundation
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| Navigating Change with Lisa DeAngelis | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:37:36 | |
Through a series of life altering events, Lisa DeAngelis learned how to masterfully fuse work and passion in her life. Recognizing that she could live the life she wanted based on the choices she made, gave Lisa the motivation, resilience, and power to show up as her most authentic self every step of the way. Lisa is a holistic change practitioner. She's an author, teacher, and speaker. She's passionate about building meaningful relationships and helping others live authentically. Her debut book, embracing the Unknown, Exploring the Pathways to Change, offers research, wisdom and inspirational stories, which will empower and support others in learning to navigate change in their own lives. Lisa's own unfolding journey has established her commitment to living with intention and purpose and helping others walk through the meaningful intersections of their lives. An avid traveler, singer, and lover of the arts, Lisa lives and works in New York City.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:31 Lisa’s personal story 7:45 Self realizations Lisa has experienced throughout her journey 15:37 Why people resist change. Fear 22:45 Successfully navigating through change. Adaptability, resilience and courage 28:10 Growth mindset, limiting beliefs and authenticity
Quotes “ Fear is a momentary reaction and we can use the data in our environment to remind us that it is just a moment in time. “ “The brain is brilliant. It's a brilliant system that hones in on what skills are most needed for the situations you find yourself most in.” “There are always opportunities to learn new things and there are always opportunities to learn from some of our missteps and our failures that will help us move forward.” “Each time we are willing to go outside of the scope of what we already know, It opens and deepens us a little bit more.” “A piece of learning is also figuring out what we need to unlearn.” “Sometimes not getting to where I thought I wanted to go, actually allowed me to get to where I needed to be”
Mentioned: Alexander Technique Embracing The Unknown: Exploring the Pathways to Change
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| Discover Your Erotic Self with Stella Fosse | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:34:38 | |
Defying the notion that characters in novels need to be of a certain age to be popular, Stella Fosse is living her dream as a successful writer and advocate of erotica for older women. Stella completed her career as a biotechnology writer in 2019 and became an advocate for the creative power of older women. She champions older women's creativity by leading imaginative workshops in seasoned romance erotica and memoir writing. She writes sexy stories as a creative antidote to the gendered ageism that exists in our society. Her 2019 book, Aphrodite’s Pen encourages ripe women to encourage erotic writing as a joyful practice. She models this playful approach in her own fiction, including her novel, Brilliant, Charming Bastard and her story Collection, The Erotic Pandemic Ball. Stella Blogs about topics of interest to women after midlife, including creativity, media representation, and finances. She draws from her background in biotechnology to write about older women's health and encourages guest blogs on her site by other women of a certain age. Her upcoming novel, which we'll learn more about today, is a gothic romance called Vampires of a Certain Age, about a medieval healer turned vampire. Also in the works is Crone Hub, an online resource center for older women's culture. Stella's next book on writing will be The Well Seasoned Romance: How to Write and Sell Your Late Life Love Story, and in 2024 look for Stella's collected essays, tentatively entitled, What to Expect When You're 60. Stella Lives with her partner in North Carolina Research Triangle. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:51 Stella’s personal journey 9:52 What attracted Stella to writing seasoned romance erotica 12:34 What holds women back from embracing their erotic selves. Conditioning 15:36 What led Stella to the characters in her books 17:49 The creative power of older women 21:15 Tips for getting around your inner critic 26:30 Lessons learned and challenges overcome
Quotes “I really do encourage creative writing and writing our vivid stories as a way to push back on the stereotypes in society about people of a certain age because we really are out there living our lives and having a grand time, and that word needs to get out.” “I think for women of my age, our ideas about sexuality were already formed and they were quite constrained and it's tough to put that conditioning behind you.” “Learning and sex until rigor mortis” - Maggie Kuhn “As we become successful we do build certain barriers that we live inside in order to maintain our success.” “It's important to find a way to just let yourself play. That is really the key.”
Mentioned: Aphrodite’s Pen: The Power of Writing Erotica After Midlife Andy Courier
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| Walking Your Way To Better with Joyce Shulman | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:35:18 | |
After practicing law for over a dozen years, Joyce Shulman’s lifelong entrepreneurial spirit led her in a different direction. Learning to use walking as a tool from a young age, Joyce, encouraged by her husband, turned her love of walking into more than just a daily practice for herself. An advocate for intentional walking, Joyce is the co-founder and CEO of 99 Walks and Jedi Fitness, two wellness brands that are rooted in the transformative power of an intentional walking practice. A self-confessed idea junkie, Joyce is an entrepreneur committed to building authentic communities. She is a frequent speaker, host of The Weekly Walk podcast, Veteran of the TEDx stage and author of the book Walk Your Way to Better. Most importantly, Joyce says she's a joyful wanderer, and I'm so glad she wandered onto our show today,
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:20 Joyce’s personal story 4:50 Lessons learned on her entrepreneurial journey 7:56 Starting her own walking practice, intention and their effects 13:40 Intentional walking and the idea of a walking practice as a business 16:15 Walking vs running, treadmill vs nature 21:08 What you can expect from a daily walking practice 27:40 Advice on overcoming the challenges of developing a walking practice 33:55 Does tracking make a difference?
Quotes “Once you get that (entrepreneurial) bug, it's really hard to go back because what I love is building things and communities that have real impact on people.” “What I think so many of us need, especially right now, is to reduce the stress, reduce the cortisol. Just be really present and finish it feeling less beat up.” “A 20 minute walk can boost your creativity by 60%.” “A 10 minute walk can have as much of an energy boost as a shot of espresso.” “I do believe that we are meant to move. We're not all meant to move in the same way and there is value in figuring out what feels good for your body.” “Every step counts in every mile matters.” “We are more likely to show up for other people than we are to show up for ourselves.”
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| Helping You Find Your Badass Match with Nelly Sudri | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:35:26 | |
Feeling the pressure of companies getting leaner during the pandemic, Nelly Sudri made the decision to leave her successful corporate career to pursue an MBA. Finding that she enjoyed helping people more than crunching numbers, Nelly pivoted her focus to a masters program that centered around interpersonal dynamics and began working as a relationship coach. She grew her social media channels and created a course which replaced her corporate salary and found success doing what she truly loved, helping people. Nelly is the star of Roku’s new original series ‘Match Me in Miami’. Nelly is the #1 Dating Coach for High-Value™ Women & Men and has the track record to support it. With over 900,000 followers on TikTok & Instagram combined, Nelly has become the top dating coach for High-Value™ singles around the world! Her dating advice videos have garnered over 20 million likes across social media and her content has transformed the love lives of millions of men and women. Prior to starting her dating coaching business, Nelly graduated with a B.S. in Communications from the University of Miami in 2017. She then earned a certificate from Harvard Business School online in 2020 and eventually earned her master's degree in Conflict Resolution & Negotiation from Columbia University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Columbia in 2021 and is trained in mediation. Nelly recently launched her new card game, The Datrix. The Datrix is a tool that offers a quantifiable approach to predicting success among couples. The Datrix highlights the relationship between chemistry and compatibility - two essential components that form the foundation for lasting love. Depending on the score determined at the end of the game, one may discover that they have a weak, medium, or strong Datrix with the object of their desire, and through doing so, pinpoint areas that can help them develop more self awareness and strategies to reach their goals.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 3:20 Nelly’s personal story 9:30 Lessons learned along the way 11:17 The pressures in dating 14:17 Biggest challenges women face in dating 17:18 Advice for women looking to get into the dating game and key issues 22:36 The Datrix card game. Chemistry and compatibility 27:35 Online dating advice
Quotes “ I have been really cautious to get too invested with people who I don't feel are gonna add value, and that's not just dating wise, it's also friendship wise. I'm very protective of my energy.” “The more time you spend entertaining the wrong person, the longer it's gonna take to meet the right one.” “Don't be with someone just cause you feel like you're uncomfortable being alone.” “You don't attract what you want in life. You attract what you are.” “Dating is a numbers game. And what I mean by that is the more dates you go on, the more likely you are to hit it off with someone and find a connection.”
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| Journaling Your Badass Story with Merle Saferstein | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:31:33 | |
While taking a break from her career as a lifelong educator Merle Saferstein was offered a series of opportunities that led her to discover the importance of leaving her legacy. Working with over 500 Holocaust survivors and having kept journals her entire life, Merle was inspired to help others leave their legacy through journaling. She is a pioneer in the field of legacy journaling. She's a professional educator, speaker, author, and we can learn a lot from Merle's personal story and about the art of journaling. Merle has been journaling for 48 years and has amassed a collection of 380 journals, the majority of which are the basis for her Legacy Journal books, Living and Leaving My Legacy Volumes 1 and 2. After 26 years as a Holocaust educator, where she worked with hundreds of Holocaust survivors, helping them to leave their legacy, she retired and created Living and Leaving Your Legacy through classes, workshops, and lectures. She has guided thousands of people in Sacred Legacy work, writing for wellness and journaling. Her short story collection Room 732 pays homage to the historic Hollywood Beach Hotel. Merle lives in Miami, Florida with her husband of 56 years and has two children and two grandchildren.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 3:15 Merle’s personal journey 6:50 Expanding from education to writing and public speaking 10:21 Journaling and its benefits 17:06 Journaling promoting wellness 20:34 Journaling advice and challenges 26:52 Using journaling as a tool
Quotes “ Just as I believe legacy work is a gift we give ourselves, I believe journaling is as well.” “ I remember things and I do believe that I remember them because of the fact that I wrote them down.” “If you don't even know where to start, then just start with Right now I'm thinking, or right now I'm feeling. Just get to exactly where you're at in that moment, and just let your pen go, and don't censor what you write.”
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| Love after 50 with Francine Russo | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:39:41 | |
After losing her husband to a heart attack at the age of 46, Francine Russo began a 10 year quest to find a partner. When history repeated itself and she lost her second husband, she followed the same pattern, omitting the mistakes she had made the first time around. Combining what she learned from her experiences, career and love for relationships and psychology, Francine embarked on a journey to help people over 50 find love. Francine Russo is the author of Love after 50 and They’re Your Parents, Too! Armed with a PhD in English literature, she became a journalist focusing on psychology, relationships and social trends. And she’s made her mark. Having cut her teeth at the late lamented Village Voice, she’s gone on to write for virtually every publication from the Atlantic to The New York Times. She covered the Boomer beat at Time magazine for over a decade, and her cover stories have appeared on Parade and Scientific American and New York Magazine. A dynamic and polished presenter, she is in great demand as a keynote speaker. Francine has two grown children, three adult stepchildren and eight amazing grandkids. She has experienced first-hand the tremendous potential we all have to grow and transform ourselves with the people we love. She lives in New York with her partner.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:50 Francine’s personal story 3:50 Persistence and sudden loss 7:50 Lessons learned about herself through life and career 9:50 relationships, psychology and Love After 50 12:15 Most important thing women should know about dating after 50 19:30 Habits, stepping out of your comfort zone and baggage 25:16 Common mistakes when dating and tips on how to avoid them 31:10 Issues around sex and intimacy
Quotes: “I learned to endure the pain, to live with it and to get through it……I learned that I could survive pretty much anything and that I was stronger than I had realized and that I am strong.“ “People have to unload their baggage….We can look at it as something that’s part of our past. that we have lived through and learned from and are now at a place where we dont need to rely on that baggage anymore.” “it's perfectly okay if you are done with sex and you're not interested, as long as you find a partner, and there are plenty of men as well as women who really just wanna cuddle and hold hands and sleep in each other's arms, and that's ok. Whatever you need, as long as you work it out with your partner.” “Women who are older have far more options about the way they wanna have a relationship.”
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| The Unwritten Rules with Helen Appleby | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:36:07 | |
Growing up with a father who instilled in her the fact that girls can do anything boys can do, Helen Appleby put it to the test with great success. Helen Appleby is a British New York-based Women’s Leadership expert, author, speaker and podcaster who has helped hundreds of women step into their power and write their own rules for success while also helping hundreds of men understand how to best support those women. Having seen firsthand the experiences women disproportionately face in their careers, Helen created the “Unwritten Rules” to empower women with tools to write their own rules, navigate their versions of success and achieve their potential. Prior to becoming a fulltime women's leadership expert, Helen was a global business leader for Glaskow Smith Kline, her career there and unilever. She has lived and worked in Canada, The Uk, Dubia, Cypress, Malaysia and the United States. Helen hosts the Unwritten Rules of Women’s Leadership Podcast interviewing female leaders on their experiences. Helen also offers the Unwritten Rules course to grow and develop the male leaders. She is a fantastic shopper, an average yogi and a terrible cook.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:56 Helen’s personal story 6:34 The Unwritten Rules and gender differences 11:34 Self promotion vs educating and authenticity 13:05 Greatest challenges women face today in the workplace 22:34 Limiting beliefs and overcoming the fear of failure 28:30 Women supporting women 31:44 Major differences between coaching women and men
Quotes “ I liked growing people more than I liked growing brands or businesses.” “The things that work for men in the world of work are not always the things that work for women.” “Men were much more drawn to take interest in the careers of people that reminded of them when they were younger” “Who you marry is one of the most important career decisions you make.” “We're expected to work like we don't have children and to parent like we don't work. And that is exhausting.” “Every time we do things that are out of our comfort zone, we all have that inner critic.” “I describe perfectionism as fear in a pretty dress.” “Done is better than perfect.” “Leadership in general is lonely” Mentioned: Enneagram Margaret Thatcher
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| Finding Your True North with Cari Kenzie | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:33:38 | |
After unsuccessfully searching for answers to her inexplicable physical ailments, Cari Kenzi came to the realization that her struggles were a manifestation of her own self invalidation and doubt. Learning to truly honor and understand her value and self-worth, Cari began the process of healing and growing beyond her own imagined limitations by putting herself first and practicing self-love. No stranger to adversity, as a survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombing, she's experienced firsthand the power of resilience and the importance of a growth mindset. Cari Kenzie is an entrepreneur, success coach, and speaker who's dedicated to helping high achievers and organizations unlock their creativity, clarity and confidence. With her experience as a prior owner of a multi-million dollar marketing agency, Cari brings a unique perspective to her coaching and speaking engagements. Her approach is all about empowering her clients to push past their limits, find their voice and achieve their wildest dreams. Cari has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Runners World, Medium and appeared on dozens of podcasts. Her insights and expertise have helped thousands of individuals and organizations achieve success on their own terms.
1:35 Cari’s personal story 10:35 Physical toll of burying emotions 12:52 Lesson learned 18:48 Shifting your mindset in the middle of trauma 23:55 Discovering and embracing self-love Quotes “ I came to realize that I had been disregarding or invalidating myself for years.” “You really, really have to honor every question, every experience, every thought in such a way that it allows you the opportunity not only to truly be seen, but to understand your value and worth. When you understand that value and worth, and you give yourself the permission to get super curious about everything that's around you and within you that's where that true shift change and healing can happen.”
Mentioned: Connect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age
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| Trust Your Voice with Karly Polkosnik | 30 May 2023 | 00:36:16 | |
Karly Polkosnik started blogging about everyday life as a pastime after high school. Operating in truth on and off camera and excelling in leadership as a result of her high school experience, Karly found that her authenticity combined with her love for helping others was a perfect combination for success as an influencer. Karly is the real, raw and relatable voice we wish we had when we were growing up. Karly went viral as a plus size body and sex positive content creator who started making content after she was laid off from her nine to five corporate job. Realizing there was more to life than her job, Karly pressed the reset button and started fresh. Taking matters into her own hands she started sharing witty and relatable content on social media, forming a newly found path as an entrepreneur, being her own boss and making her own rules, even if it went against the grain. As a woman of color and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community Karly inspires others through messages, preaching self-confidence, whether it's through her podcast series, “Hey Bitches” or her blog, “Your Girl Karly”. Karly makes sure to touch all the bases on fashion and wellness while instilling confidence in her 550,000 followers. What You Will Hear in This Episode:
1:55 Karly’s personal story 4:44 Karly’s blog and transition to podcast 19:35 Why people gravitate to Karly and her message 24:27 Fear and advice for finding your authentic voice 30:12 Content rollout process 33:27 Lessons learned about self through her journey
Quotes “I'm a real person who just happens to have a platform versus someone who built a platform for the sake of having a platform.” “I want a certain type of person to follow me and engage with me and be in my space and if people are unfollowing me and whatnot, like they obviously aren't the right type of person that I want to have here on my journey with me.” “If I was too rigid and too set on a schedule and just ingrained in how you do this thing, I don't think that I would be as successful as I am today, because I am not scared to act on instincts that are positive and push my dream life forward.”
Mentioned: @yourgirlkarly Connect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age
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| Secret Voices with Sarah Gristwood | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:36:02 | |
Feeling unfulfilled in her career as a journalist and Hollywood reporter, Sarah found her true calling when she happened upon the story of Arbella Stuart. Writing Arbella’s biography opened up a whole new path for Sarah, coupling her love of writing with her lifelong fascination with the untold stories of women throughout history. Sarah Gristwood is a journalist and author committed to publicizing women’s experiences throughout history. As a young journalist, she championed women’s voices through outlets such as the Guardian Women's Page and as a founder member of Women in Journalism and The Women’s Equality Party. As a historian, she has consistently explored the question of women and power through the ages. She now broadcasts regularly for Sky News, CNN and the BBC on royal and historical affairs. A graduate of Oxford University, she is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and of the RSA, who has been shortlisted for both the Marsh Biography Award and the Ben Pimlott Prize for Political Writing. Her most recent book, Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries, is a captivating collection of extracts from women’s diaries, looking back over four centuries to discover how women’s experiences have changed down the years, and, of course, how they haven't.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 01:59 Sarah's Personal Story and Journey to Historical Biographies 05:11 Common Themes in Women's Diaries 08:40 Accessing Historical Diaries 11:15 Modern Diaries and Historical Perspectives 21:59 Personal Growth Through Journaling 32:24 Choosing the Diaries for the Book 35:27 Conclusion and Contact Information
Quotes “One aspect of this book of Secret Voices for me was that in some ways the women in it were voicing some of my own concerns, thoughts, and traumas.” “Frustration is the single greatest emotion across all these generations.” "Journaling was a huge part of personal growth for many of these women." "A number of these women were voicing feelings, ambition, anger, that they weren't allowed to express elsewhere in their society." “I love that, for a number of these women, the battles were small personal ones. Some, like Charlotte Forton, were fighting huge public battles. But others were just opening the doors, moving, moving the goalposts on in their own small ways. "The immediate privacy of the diary form allowed them to voice those unacceptable feelings, anger, ambition, discontent." "Self-expression is so important, and for women, keeping a diary or journal is a great way to tell your truth and perhaps, as we talked about, never share it."
Mentioned: Secret Voices. A Year of Women’s Diaries
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| Forge Your Own Path with Emily Rogan | 16 May 2023 | 00:38:29 | |
Trusting that life takes you in many different directions Emily Rogan has never been afraid of change and has pivoted throughout her life to many roles including stay-at-home mom, politician and CEO. Emily’s non-linear journey led her to finding her passion in communication and health equity. Emily is a writer, editor, storyteller, communications expert and award-winning journalist. She's a vice president at 120/80 Marketing, an agency focused on digital health and healthcare, where she works with some of the most innovative companies in the space. She also teaches at Columbia University's School of Engineering graduate program. Helping students improve their public speaking and build confidence as communicators. Early in her career she led communications at a large nonprofit organization, worked for a national news magazine and freelanced as an editor, writer, and tutor coach. Emily earned her bachelor in English from Cornell University and her master in journalism from NYU.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:54 Emily’s personal story 23:45 Communication and its challenges 26:13 How to be a better communicator/listener 30:51 Role modeling
Quotes “There isn't just one path for any of us. You have to be open to the fact that life takes you in a lot of different directions and often those directions that you weren't expecting. “ “Communication isn't a monologue.” “We all need to be better listeners to be able to be better communicators.” “I hope that my lived experience and my professional path shows people that, and shows young women that there is no right way. There's just your way.” Mentioned:
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| Empowering Underserved Communities through Tech with Irma Olguin Jr. | 02 May 2023 | 00:35:42 | |
Growing up in a farming and agriculture community, Irma Olguin Jr. never imagined a life and career in tech. Taking the PSAT as a sophomore and being offered a scholarship to attend college in Ohio completely changed the trajectory of Irma’s life. Inspired by her own story of opportunity and life changing decisions, Irma has made it her life’s work to positively affect and change the lives of people from underserved communities through tech with Bitwise Industries. The idea of Bitwise was hatched in 2012 over a Red Bull (hers) and a gin and tonic (his) with her then IP attorney, Jake Soberal. Fueled by a series of aha moments, they decided they were in a unique position to build such a mechanism for progress. At Bitwise, Irma oversees the screening and interviewing of all employment candidates and apprentices, including that of Bitwise Workforce Training and Bitwise Technology Services. Her goal is to ensure Bitwise always remains faithful to its mission of strengthening Fresno’s tech industry and turning it into a driver of real economic progress. Previously, Irma created 59DaysOfCode, a competition highlighting and encouraging the Valleyʼs tech industry. She co-founded Hashtag, an open co-workspace for designers and developers alike. She also co-founded Edit LLC to solve efficiency and data issues in the ag industry. Irma holds a degree in computer science and engineering from University of Toledo, Ohio and has been a contributing advisor on several community boards, including 59DaysOfCode, President’s Advisory Board for California State University – Fresno, the American Red Cross (Central Valley Chapter), Kingsview Behavioral Health, and Youth Leadership Institute. Her dog, Bruce, is the king of her world and is widely recognized as the mascot for Bitwise Industries.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:16 Irma’s personal story 13:08 First job and first significant paycheck 15:32 Bitwise, opportunity and potential 17:58 What differentiates Bitwise 27:05 Success defined 29:31 Personal motivation 33:41 Enrollment
Quotes “Sometimes it's something as simple as a bus ticket that stands in the way of your next opportunity.” “The truth is that an average person, an average mind with an average skill, can make an above average contribution in the technology industry because of the state of the world. Because technology is the fastest growing industry on the planet, because it is pervasive and it shows up in all of the different places in our lives, you need talent, you need human capital to power that, to make that continue to grow and so there's space for all kinds of minds, and it doesn't just have to be the kid that got an 800 in math on his SATs, “At the end of the day, all of these trappings and all the pretty words about what Bitwise is and does it all comes down to whether that person found a way to take advantage of the opportunity to change their own lives and then implicit in our culture is, did you take that and then use it to deliberately contribute to the success of somebody else? Mentioned: Connect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age
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| Art and Activism with Sara Drescher | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:31:27 | |
Sara Drescher fell in love with art at an early age and was blessed with parents who supported her love and study of art from grade school through college. While working as an artist after college, Sara took time to develop her artistic voice and upon returning to grad school found the purpose that fuels her art today. Sara is a Texas based painter who creates hyper realistic watercolors of ordinary objects with a hidden story. Currently her work centers on issues regarding double standards and other obstacles that women face today, as well as issues surrounding sustainability in the environment. Sara earned her Master of Fine Arts degree at Texas Tech University and her Bachelor Fine Arts degree at the University of North Texas. She has more than 20 years of experience as a professional artist and more than 10 years of experience leading popular workshops and ongoing art classes for adults. In 2021, Sara had a solo exhibit at the Museum of the Southwest titled, Reclaiming the Casserole. This exhibition was reviewed in Glasstire, Texas Visual Art News and Reviews, August 31, 2021. This was her second solo exhibition at the Museum of the Southwest in Midland, TX, and she has also had a solo exhibition at the CASE Gallery in Ft. Morgan, CO. Her work has been recognized in numerous juried art shows around the United States, and she has been the artist in residence at the Museum of the Southwest Children’s Museum, the Midland County Centennial Library, and at Elsewhere Studios in Paonia, CO. When not in the studio, she enjoys scouring flea markets and thrift stores for unusual finds which often appear in her paintings.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:29 Sara’s personal Journey 6:50 Going back to school at 42 10:37 Message and purpose behind Sara’s art 15:09 Where the art starts and how it influences cultural change 22:06 Societal pressure and activism through art
Quotes “Women are great at brainstorming. We're great at finding solutions to problems. We're great at talking things out.” “Art is a great way to ask questions and make commentary. “ “I've realized I have this voice through my art, I just have to speak through it.” “Don't worry about mistakes. Mistakes are just part of learning.” “Being brave is a really important part of being creative.”
Mentioned: Instagram @sdrescherart
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| Finding a New Purpose with Karin Moore | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:34:59 | |
Growing up with the example of hardworking, successful and supportive parents, Karin Moore rose to success wherever she set her sights. A motivated and unstoppable immigrant woman, Karin earned her engineering degree then pivoted with an MBA to a software career working over 20 years in some of the world's largest companies like Microsoft, Teradata and Optum. In parallel with being a mom of two, Karin reached executive level roles where she was one of three women above the Senior Director role in a 1200 person team. At the height of her career Karin realized, however, she was no longer learning. This realization led her to question everything about leadership for women in STEM including the barriers and success strategies. Karin decided to quit her lucrative job, leaving behind a bunch of stock and a team that she loved, to pursue her PhD in Global Leadership and Change focused on improving the lives of girls and women in STEM. She graduates in Spring of 2024 and her story is about rebuilding yourself when you feel that change is needed and how to listen to that voice which tells you "not this". What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:29 Karin’s personal journey 4:50 Choosing health and growth over money and success 10:24 Motivation and being unstoppable 13:06 Discrimination 17:22 Lessons learned 19:00 Anger, growth and observations about women in STEM 23:53 DEI and women in leadership 28:16 Karin’s goal of improvement in global leadership 31:47 Advice for women who may be thinking about a career change 33:30 Poem by Alina Kalieta Davis Quotes “Holding yourself small is never the right answer.” “The one thing my parents insisted on is to never be beholden to a man.” “You can plan your life a little differently so that you really are helping and acting in service to your community versus just piling on more money, getting bigger cars, bigger houses.” “I'm learning how closed off my brain was to the plight of black people in our country. It's embarrassing, honestly, as an immigrant. Clueless. So if I walk out with the PhD, having grown that way, looking at the world with more empathy, it will have already paid for itself.” “I’ve learned that self-regulating and self-managing is super, super important.” “There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women." - Madeleine Albright “If you talk a good talk and you know, you show up on Pride month or you show up at women's months, but then the rest of the 12 months of the year, 11 months of the year, you're still hiring a homogeneous population of people, that is an indicator to me that there's a systemic problem.” “The hardest thing about parenting, pick up and drop off of school.” “I'm in a tunnel. I look back, I can no longer see the light of the old work and I look forward and there's a tiny dim glimmer of the future and that guides me forward through energy, through a lot of connecting with my spiritual side and hoping and trusting that I just don't think this is a big mistake.” “I would say be fearless. Be courageous. There's always a better version of us if we trust ourselves.” Mentioned: Madeleine Albright Connect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.
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| Exploring Your Dreams with Kelly Sullivan Walden | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:39:08 | |
As a young child, Kelly Sullivan Walden had the uncommon occurrence of tandem dreaming with her youngest sister. Recognizing that dreams are an untapped resource for self-discovery, Kelly took her childhood passion for interpreting dreams and turned it into a lifelong career. On a mission to help us have a better understanding of our dreams and what we can learn from them, Kelly has taken a deep dive into the study of the subconscious mind and its direct connection with our conscious life. Kelly aka Dr. Dream is an award-winning, best-selling author of 10 books, dream expert, certified clinical hypnotherapist, inspirational speaker, and workshop facilitator. She also holds a Doctorate degree in Interfaith Studies. Her unique approach to dream work led to her being a consultant with thousands of individuals from Fortune 500 executives to celebrities to stay-at-home moms. She hosts the Kelly Sullivan Walden Show podcast and is the founder of Dreamwork Practitioner Training, an online professional development program empowering women to incorporate dreamwork into their careers. As a dream expert, Kelly is a regular guest on many national talk shows, including Dr. Oz, The Real, Coast to Coast, and Hallmark's Home and Family. She's decoded dreams for many celebrities including Ricky Lake and The Real Housewives of Orange County. Her latest book, Crisis Is a Terrible Thing to Waste, came out this past January.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 3:06 Kelly’s personal story 10:30 Near death experience and attachment 16:20 A dream defined 23:27 Dreams vs nightmares 26:27 Dreams without the dreamer in them or hurtful dreams 29:56 Tips on remembering dreams 33:55 Journaling 35:39 Common and recurring dreams
Quotes “Dreams are a hidden language, a hidden treasure trove to give us incredible information to help us do our earth walk with more grace and slightly less bull in a China shop-ish, where we can actually predict what's around the corner and we can not feel so alone.” “The subconscious mind, according to the American Hypnosis Association, is 88% of our mind's power.” “Anything we learn from being right at the precipice of death is where some of the greatest learning is.” “He who binds himself to Joy does the winged life destroy, but he who kisses the joy as it flies lives in Eternity's sunrise.”- William Blake “A dream is the way our higher self communicates with us. It's our non-physical self that is helping us to gain a glimpse of what is beyond ordinary, rational thoughts.” “One thing that all have in common is that they are all trying to help us arrive at our healing, wholeness, and healthfulness, they're all trying to get us there.” “Our dreams are a hologram, they're a hall of mirrors, everyone and everything in the dream is an aspect of us.” - Carl Jung
Mentioned: A Crisis is a Terrible Thing to Waste
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| From Homeless to Activist with Gemma Aitchison | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:37:29 | |
Sexually abused by a family member at a young age, Gemma ran away from home and lived on the streets until a charity helped her. Married at 17 and a young mother, Gemma faced the unthinkable; the brutal murder of her 16 year old sister Sasha. That horrific tragedy, the ongoing trial,l and her recognition and research on sexual objectification led Gemma to found Yes Matters, an organization which supports victims of abuse, challenges gender stereotypes, and delivers training to professionals. She has made it her mission to change the world for the better by teaching society about the links between pornography, objectification, gender stereotypes, and male violence. Her unflappable and informed approach to delivering feminist messages have led her to become a valuable advisor to political movers and shakers. She's attended private meetings with politicians, including former Prime Minister David Cameron. Gemma was asked to present findings from her dissertation research on the impact of pornography on young people in Westminster. Her research on gender stereotypes and VAWG, Violence Against Women and Girls, has also been heard by the European Parliament. Gemma's achievements in VAWG space has been recognized by the WIN Award for the Protection of Women and Girls' Rights in 2016. The Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize in 2017 and the Woman of the. Year Award in 2017. She's a go-to media commentator on issues related to violence against women appearing on BBC and GB News and featured in The Guardian, the Observer, Daily Mail among other UK outlets.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:43 Gemma’s personal story 8:45 Focusing on her autistic son 12:30 Sasha’s murder 19:40 Dealing with the aftermath, guilt and becoming an activist 22:43 Researching, learning and starting Yes Matters 27:35 Creating policy change and lessons learned 31:53 Gemma’s work changing the gender stereotype
Quotes “What I discovered was that young people, instead of getting a proper sex and relationship education, they were getting PornHub.” “Legally, consent is defined as something that you want to participate in without coercion. So it's the yes that matters.” “If men cared enough about women to stop violence against us, you know, they've had millennia to do something about that and they haven't.” “I try to speak their language. What do they care about? Money seems to be what a lot of people in power care about.” “I have learned that I am fueled by rage……there's no shortage of things to get enraged about.“ “I've just been trying my best to get things done and if not to make change, make the people who have the power to change things, make them look bad enough that they want to change them.” “We don't want our boys to have futures where if they need help, they would rather kill themselves than ask for it. “
Mentioned: Cinderella Childhood Syndrome Everyday Sexism Projects Sarah Champion Connect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age
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| Spirited Courage with Michelle Fishburne | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:32:45 | |
Michelle Fishburne’s life turned upside down during the 2020 COVID spring when she lost her job and could not find another notwithstanding months of trying. At the end of July 2020, when the lease on her post-divorce house was up and her youngest was going off to college, Michelle found herself without a house, a spouse, a job, or a kid to take care of. That is what she did NOT have. What she DID have was a 2006 motorhome, tons of curiosity, and a lot of experiencing RVing all over the country. She combined all of these into a cross-country project, interviewing people about their lives during the pandemic. She RV’d 12,000 miles and interviewed hundreds of people. Now 100 of those 1st-person stories are being published by UNC Press and the Duke Center for Documentary Studies in “Who We Are Now: Stories of What Americans Lost and Found During the COVID-19 Pandemic” (March 2023). Michelle continues to be a full-time nomad, living and working in her motorhome, Airbnb’s, and the occasional house sitting gig. Her favorite thing about aging is that it gives us each anopportunity to change and see the many facets of ourselves, reassembled each time in different ways, like a kaleidoscope.
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| Swagger with Jennifer Sukalo | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:35:09 | |
23 years old, on the verge of homelessness and feeling like the world was shrinking around her, Jennifer Sukalo was encouraged by her father and her therapist to take a hard look at herself and who she had become. Choosing to put in the work to rediscover herself, she used her knowledge of behavioral transformation to find the swagger she had lost along the way. Jennifer is a speaker, author, transformational expert, recovering perfectionist, lifelong learner, and the Chief Swagger Officer at Swagger U. Her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees are centered around behavioral change and her work as a global leadership consultant has reached nearly 50,000 leaders across levels, cultures, countries and industries. Her expertise in leadership and personal development have been highly sought after by companies around the world and her work in leadership development and coaching cancer survivors to transform their circumstances from survival to spark for the rest of their lives laid the groundwork for the swagger method, a personal development approach to harnessing your untapped potential and becoming who you were born to be.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:43 Jennifer's story and the S.W.A.G.G.E.R. Method origin 4:55 Overcoming her biggest obstacles for self-worth 7:25 Reflecting on Sukalo’s life challenges 11:39 Listening to your Epiphany towards recovery 14:13 Perfectionism and battling severe test anxiety 17:57 Gender differences amongst S.W.A.G.G.E.R. 21:20 Radical Curiosity or Relentless Curiosity
Quotes “We are all a long time in the making, we’re a continuous work in progress.” “Swagger is about when you truly step into who you are, embrace what makes you unique and extraordinary, and learn to use that to be at your best.” “If you wanna take one step forward, start thinking about gratitude in your worst moments in life.” “I’m worthy simply because I exist, not because of what I do or what I accomplish, but because I’m here.” “It’s A story in my life, but it doesn’t define me and it’s not the only story in life.” “I’m the screenwriter and the director and the lead actor in my own life. That means I get to control it, nobody else does.” “Change requires three critical things: awareness, desire, and consistent action.”
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| Curiosity and Courage with Sylvana Rochet | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:30:25 | |
Growing up in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment, Sylvana Rochet learned to adapt to new spaces and places with ease and creativity. Establishing a career in International Development, Sylvana traveled around the world and realized that poor leadership was a common issue in various sectors. Sylvana is an Executive Coach and People Advisor based in Silicon Valley. She guides founders and CXOs on how to manage their internal psychology and interpersonal dynamics so that they can lead from a place of clarity and courage. Since founding her practice 8 years ago, she’s coached over 200 leaders at companies like Slack, Apple, Netflix, and fast-growing startups in the US and Europe. Sylvana is a Techstars Mentor, startup advisor, and angel investor. As an international speaker, she’s given talks about how to give feedback that builds relationships, how to be a great leader, and how to leverage your mindset for success. Originally from France and Colombia, Sylvana is a political scientist by training who also studied Hatha Yoga in India. Her prior career in international development has enabled her to approach business and people challenges with a wide lens and a variety of tools. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:40 Sylvana’s personal journey 5:25 What makes good leadership / Becoming a good leader 6:15 Challenges faced along the way 9:30 Internal Psychology 14:35 Perception and awareness 18:02 Gender differences in leaders 21:13 Gender bias in tech 26:09 Startups and its pressures and challenges 27:15 Being an Angel Investor 30:00 Greatest challenges leaders are facing today. Demands and expectations Quotes “I made an effort myself to become a better leader for the people that I was working with.” “If there is something externally that you are seeing is not working, the only person you have control over is you.” “For most people, there's been a reticence and a hesitation to have frank conversations with people about, how are you perceiving me?, how am I supporting you?, how am I not supporting you?” “Ageism is a thing.” “The pace that we are living at in our world and the demands and the expectations that we are setting for ourselves societally have gotten to a point where they are so high and unrealistic that we are reaching a breaking point.” Mentioned: Sylvana Rochet LinkedIn | |||
| Power Through with Maria Lehman | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:36:56 | |
As a young girl Maria Lehman chose to leave her Girl Scouts troop and join the Boy Scouts because their projects interested her more. Organizing and leading a stand-in outside the principal's office when she was in 3rd grade, it is evident that since childhood Maria has owned her badass power, trailblazing and following her own path every step of the way. A civil engineer, Maria was recently named 2023 President of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the nation's preeminent civil engineering society. It was this organization that created the framework for the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law, which Maria was directly involved in. She also serves as director of the US infrastructure for G H D, an international professional services firm, and vice chair of the President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council. Maria was elected to the National Academy of Construction just this past year. She attended New York State University at Buffalo where she was one of only six women out of 600 undergraduate engineers. She has served as the lead on more than 700 civil engineering projects, ranging from $10,000 to $3.9 billion in scope. She has worked as a civil engineer for 41 years. What You Will Hear in This Episode:
Quotes “You have to be the change you wanna see.” “It's really important that in the beginning of whatever career you have, and especially if it's male dominated, that you get the best basis of technical expertise that you can. Because you have to be as good or better, so that when you are attacked, you can speak from authority.” “I don’t care if you don’t learn calculus, but you need to promise me to live the class motto, which is cogitation and tenacity.” “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Because when you’re comfortable, standing in place, you’re repeating, you’re not learning, you’re not growing, and you’re not stretching.” “If you set small goals, you might attain them, but you’re not going to be revolutionary.” “There are times you really have to hold back, and there are times that you really have to stand your ground.” “When people know you’re willing to walk a mile in their shoes, they’re very willing to row together, to help the whole group do better.” “Every experience that is a problem, a mistake, a challenge, you learn something from. What you learn is patience and being much more retrospective about your next steps.” “You take those uncomfortable moments and you set them off to the side and you power through.” “Every time you drive by that project or see that project in a picture, you have this warm feeling in your heart. It’s a great profession for feeling like you’re doing something for people and the planet.” Mentioned: International Conference on Water Resources Future World Vision ASCE JEDI Initiative - Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion - www.asce.org Shirley Clark - Head of Environment, Water, Resources Institute Mega-City Anticipating Connect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. | |||
| Revolting Women with Lucy Ryan | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:34:15 | |
Pivoting through a number of different careers, it wasn’t until Lucy Ryan was in her 40s that she decided to follow her true passion and fascination with women in their midlife years. She became the first student in Europe to earn a masters in positive psychology and later a PhD. Lucy is a leadership coach, managing director of MindSpring for the last 20 years, a positive psychologist, advocate of women, a master practitioner coach, and she has trained and consulted with and coached 10, 000 leaders in global blue chip companies across 29 countries. In 2021, Lucy published the best selling Lunchtime Learning for Leaders. She's a passionate advocate for women development, helping organizations attract, retain, and promote their female leaders, and gender proof their success in plans. Her latest book is called Revolting Women, Why Mid Left Women Are Walking Out, and What to Do About It.
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 01:55 Lucy's Personal Journey: From Singer to Scholar 03:09 The Turning Point: Embracing Education and Research 06:16 Challenges and Triumphs: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 11:12 The Silent Revolution: Gendered Ageism in the Workplace 17:17 Strategies for Retaining and Valuing Midlife Women 27:43 Empowering Women: Building Networks and Finding Voices 32:02 Conclusion: Advocating for Midlife Women
Quotes “Women at midlife have a massive capacity for resilience.” “So many women feel the same as you and that gorgeous strength of the revolution comes from togetherness” “We have the wisdom and experience and a lifetime of lessons learned.” “Every revolution starts with a conversation.” . Mentioned: Lunchtime Learning for Leaders Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women Are Walking Out and What to Do About It
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| A Life Well Lived with Andrea DeWitt | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:32:26 | |
Andrea Mein DeWitt loved her job as a teacher. Inspired by the coaching element of teaching, she identified her desires and true calling. At age 50, Andrea took a leap of faith after 30 years in the classroom and pivoted careers to become a life coach. Known for her infectious energy, Andrea is an author, speaker, and life coach who teaches high-performing leaders and others to see and step into their authentic lives. She is the CEO of Andrea DeWitt Advisors, where she coaches heart-centered working professionals. Before stepping into coaching full time, Andrea worked as a full-time educator for almost 40 years. Despite the expectations of "staying in your lane" Andrea made the badass decision to totally switch up her career completely. Andrea is a no-excuse go getter, and spends her days empowering other women to achieve the same, regardless of their age. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:14 Andrea’s personal journey 5:32 Andrea’s inspiration to cause the shift in careers 9:06 Defining a life well lived 10:41 Determining a true life well lived 13:28 Challenges in self-fulfillment 16:20 Questions to ask yourself 18:23 Facing your inner critic 24:45 Seeking a thought partner 26:45 Working with high performing leaders 29:21 Current trend of job quitting Quotes “I feel like I am proof really, that it's never too late and you're not too old to live your dream.” “It’s important for people to really think about when they have callings. Those come from the gut, that comes from your authentic self, your spirit, and that you need to listen to that.” “You can do anything you want to do. Just follow your gut and ask for helpers to help guide your way.” “When we have scary things happen in our lives is when we really have the opportunity to find the truth within ourselves, and the fortitude to really take our power back.” “Reframing is really about separating your ego and looking at the big picture.” “A well-lived life is not perfect, but a well-lived life means that you know exactly where you are. You’re in touch and aligned with yourself, with your truth, and your authenticity.” “We all have gifts to share and your job is not to keep those gifts, your job is to share those gifts with the world.” “Replace fear with curiosity.” “You cannot achieve great things if you listen to your inner critic.” Mentioned: “Name, Claim and Reframe Your Path to a Well Lived Life” - Andrea Mein DeWitt Connect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. | |||
| Follow Your Intuition with Jenne Sharpe | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:34:37 | |
Jenne Sharpe was living what she thought was a fairytale love story until she realized it wasn’t. After 6 years of isolation and an emotionally abusive marriage, a turning point came when she lost her father to cancer. Ending her marriage and starting over, life became an experiment at 27. Jenne started pole dancing lessons, traveling and taking time to do some self discovery and found her calling in the process. Jenne found her passion in helping other women follow their intuition and find their passion in life. Jenne is a certified coach, a reiki and EFT practitioner. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:20 Jenne’s personal story 8:26 Finding her calling 12:50 Helping other women find their soul’s calling 14:00 What Jenne has learned about herself 17:22 Subconscious work and challenges 20:22 Moving forward 24:00 Challenges and working through challenges 28:34 Reiki Quotes “If we stop learning, we stop growing.” “I wish we lived in a world where our dreams were honored.” “I just wanna help women follow what lights them up. In this society it generally has to do with their occupation.” Mentioned: @jennesharpe Instagram Connect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. | |||
| Finding Your Reason Why with Diane Armitage | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:38:30 | |
Diane Armitage learned early in her career that she was the creator of her own success. Diane took a leap of faith by quitting her full-time job, following her dreams and jumping into entrepreneurship. She found success by focusing on living life with intention, purpose and actionable faith. 30 years ago Diane was a brand new entrepreneur who had absolutely no idea what she was doing but then came across what she calls “The Epic Switch” and everything changed. She's been nicknamed the Creator to Creators, the Secret Weapon and the Millionaire Maker by clients like Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Les Brown, and many of the secret teachers that she's written, advised, strategized, and created with for decades. Her digital marketing agency has created more than $90 million in success stories for the above clients as well as entities such as REI.com, The Biltmore.com, Remax International and Patagonia. She now consults, mentors and teaches an enlightened millionaire proven strategy to women, primarily, who are at every level of business from the wannabe entrepreneur to the woman in life transition, to women business owners, and C-suite leaders. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:15 Diane’s personal story 4:18 Benefits of being mentored by Bob Proctor 6:33 Embracing and believing in one self 11:03 Building new paradigms 16:46 Doing the work. Self reflection and auto suggestions 20:01 Leap taken 24:24 Fear, acting in faith and self discovery 29:25 Defining success 33:33 Making goals vs vision board Quotes “It really is about remembering who we are, not about finding ourselves.” “It takes conscious effort to be internally focused. “ “Anytime that you create change in your world the ripples move across the world in so many big ways.” “You're the only being that's.you. There’s no duplication of you. There's a reason why you're here and nobody else in the history of the world will do what you do and be who you are on this planet. So what do you wanna do with that?” “When you get into the habit of giving yourself a suggestion to yourself, from yourself, that's uplifting, that's empowering, that's growth oriented. Everything changes in your world.” “The more you think on the fear, the larger the fear becomes.” “ I really fully believe that anytime you have faith and trust, even just a little bit, it all comes around you to ensure that it happens for you.” “The spirit voice is usually quieter, but it's confident. feels good. I like following that voice.” “Success is the progressive realization of your worthy ideal.” - Earl Nightingale “Once you take the steps you only need to see a few feet in front of you” - Jack Canfield “Move forward with the initial step of what you have with the one thing you've got and let the rest come together for you. It's a lot less work than working hard.” Mentioned: Lead The Field - Earl Nightingale Jack Canfield Connect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. | |||
| Moving Forward from Grief with Julia Nicholson | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:38:31 | |
After a nearly fatal head-on collision at the age of 18, Julia Nicholson began her healing journey and her adult life in search of approval and acceptance. Realizing after 2 children and a 5 year marriage that her search needed to be within herself instead of outside, Julia began the process of healing with her trauma and putting herself first. In this episode Julia Nicholson discusses the topic of grief through her own personal experiences of trauma and loss, and how she learned to move forward. Julia is a former CEO, Executive Leadership Expert, Business Consultant, and adjunct professor of Business. She has also faced an inordinate amount of adversity in her life. In the span of 15 years, she went from almost losing her life and leaving an abusive marriage that led her to being a single mother of two young children, to being the CEO of a 450 million dollar company. She now brings her expertise and passion to organizations and conferences across the country. Julia is also the author of the book, Move Forward Stronger: A Dynamic Framework to Process Change, Loss and Grief and has also presented a TedX Talk, “The Way We Think About Loss and Grief is Dead Wrong.” What You Will Hear in This Episode:
Quotes “We are much kinder and loving to other people in our life many times than we are to ourselves.” “The progress not only in your career, but in your healing is never linear.” “Putting yourself first. And what you need isn’t selfish, it's survival.” “It is valuable to embrace and to own what you have experienced.” “You are not successful in spite of what you’ve experienced, you’re successful because of what you’ve experienced.” “You can carry all of the positive memories and all of the wonderful things in a manner that is healthy and productive for you as opposed to destructive.” Mentioned: Five Stages of Grief Conventional wisdom Framing Theory Move Forward Stronger - Amazon - LINK Connect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.
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